Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

already seated and gently rubbing his lips. I

seat here!" Xander eagerly pulled out the chair at the main

remember that Xander had

the two recruits. This is our Technical Engineering Director, Brandon Howell, and this is our Marketing Director,

was the

was the mysterious boss I had

in front of me did not match my expectations at

last name

invested in Xander's company was

Wasn't it Brandon?

Stephen." Brandon had already greeted

I was still dazed, feeling like I had been hit with a

called out to me. "Ms. Crown, stop being mesmerized by

I was speechless.

in front of me, who

Madeline Cromove

know who you are. Please, have a seat!" Stephen said with a warm

match the demeanor of someone who would give everyone a green

out the person who invested

overturned my assumptions, and the

I felt